Fayette couple killed in early morning fire

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Mar 24, 2013 at 12:01 AM

FAYETTE | An elderly Fayette couple perished in a house fire early Saturday, according to Fayette Fire Chief Tony Ellis. The victims were identified as Johnny Clive Williams and his wife, Ina Musgrove Williams. No age was given for the victims. Ellis said firefighters think the fire started in the garage area but that it was too soon to determine the cause.

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FAYETTE | An elderly Fayette couple perished in a house fire early Saturday, according to Fayette Fire Chief Tony Ellis.The victims were identified as Johnny Clive Williams and his wife, Ina Musgrove Williams. No age was given for the victims.Ellis said firefighters think the fire started in the garage area but that it was too soon to determine the cause."We haven't gotten that far yet," Ellis said. "But I can tell you that the Fayette Fire Department, in cooperation with the State Fire Marshal's Office, is continuing to investigate." Ellis said firefighters were notified about 4 a.m. Saturday. When they reached the brick and veneer home at 38 County Road 32, heavy smoke was coming from the garage area, he said.Funeral arrangements have not been announced but will be handled by Norwood Chapel of Fayette.

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